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Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
03-20-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By blackeg

Re: Need help with choosing bearings

honestly it depends and can vary based off your oil preference. Very general though, I would look for the upper limit of oem specs just shy of the service limit. Say .0018 +/- .0002 or so off the top...
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
09-22-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By blackeg

Re: Acl over oem main bearing advantages

Back from the dyno. 521/374@23 psi c12. All in all, in the ballpark I expected. Oil psi in the upper 80s toward rev limiter. Compression is 195-200psi
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
09-22-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By blackeg

Re: Acl over oem main bearing advantages

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Forum: Drag Racing
08-25-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,354
Posted By blackeg

Re: What is your best AllMotor B18B1 Setup?

Its from the Alchemist up in Vermont. They make a bunch of good IPA's. Also a fan of Lawsons brewery from Vermont. It must be that cold mountain water lol
Forum: Forced Induction
08-25-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By blackeg

Re: 91red want's to know what sized turbocharger is best for a stock b16a for his nee

well since the popcorn is already out, lets be antagonistic for a bit lol.

Ive been saying that for a very long time. Any turbo that spools that soon will also spool under lighter load/tps. Im...
Forum: Drag Racing
08-23-2023, 03:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,354
Posted By blackeg

Re: What is your best AllMotor B18B1 Setup?

Haha in that case make it 2, ill have a heady topper haha
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
08-23-2023, 03:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By blackeg

Re: Acl over oem main bearing advantages

Block was line honed after main stud installation. (Had previous bearing wear issue). Was set to spec and recomended at .0025 from machine shop that does many high hp honda and imports in new jersey....
Forum: Forced Induction
08-21-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By blackeg

Re: Please judge/feedback on current build for son

I agree on the borg. I tuned a car a while back with a borg and it spooled better than i expected for its size. I wonder if the top mount is going to hurt that spool response...

The car will be...
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
08-21-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By blackeg

Re: Acl over oem main bearing advantages

Up and running, 500 miles so far. 20w-50 85psi cold start and 20-22 psi hot idle 1050rpm. Cruising oil pressure is 65-75 depending on load. Its a new oem oil pump.
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
08-21-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By blackeg

Re: Block surface finish

Grey scotchbrite works great on aluminum. Real light pressure in a swirling motion making sure not to stay in the same area too long. You can always take more off but you cant add material back on
Forum: Forced Induction
08-16-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,036
Posted By blackeg

Re: Is the headgasket still good?

Hand tight is like 10 ftlbs. I would much rather use a tq wrench for uniformity in the tightening and clamping. I have been doing studs @10ftlbs and then nuts 25-50-80 ftlbs in 3 steps for well over...
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
07-31-2023, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By blackeg

Re: B18c1 block. B18b1 crank

I have been using this combo for a solid 10 years now. As mentioned, plug the oil squirters. Main bearings are the same, you need to use ls rods and ls rod bearings.
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
06-23-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By blackeg

Re: Cannot get analog inputs working with s300

Id have to double check voltages without conversions in the s300. I do know the egt conditioner is getting voltage from thermocouple and voltage out as verified on the multimeter. I still have the...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
06-22-2023, 01:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By blackeg

Cannot get analog inputs working with s300

Just got a fueltech egt conditioner to convert my egt to 0-5v output so i can log into s300. I have the conditioner wired in properly according to the instructions, but i cant get it to show on the...
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
06-19-2023, 03:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By blackeg

Re: Acl over oem main bearing advantages

Been dragging my feet, but i finally assembled the block last night. Went with the acl hx's. I do plan on running either vr1 or castrol classic car high zinc. Both of which are 20w-50. Work ends this...
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
05-10-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By blackeg

Acl over oem main bearing advantages

Putting together a new motor for the first time in
a while, and i came across a few main bearing questions. The motor is a 84x89mm b series vtec. Will be around 550 wheel on c12, just shy of...
Forum: Forced Induction
03-28-2023, 01:36 AM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 284,342
Posted By blackeg

Re: **OFFICIAL FORCED INDUCTION RANDOM CHAT THREAD**

With the knuckle off, you can pop the balljoints in and out
pretty easily with a good vise. Use a big socket or piece of pipe to allow for movement of the balljoint on
tthe way out, then flip it to...
Forum: Engine Machining & Assembly
08-12-2017, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,936
Posted By blackeg

Re: Ring issue- what to buy 81mm b series

I did that with my current motor (85mm rings filed down for my rehoned 84.5mm bore). Im not completely happy with it and probably wouldnt do it again. I've found hastings rings seem to come big, but...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
08-09-2017, 04:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,424
Posted By blackeg

Re: K24 Swap in Em2

the k24 is an awesome motor it makes great tq and quite fun to drive around. for the swap, usually labor can be the same as the parts cost. i wouldnt see it out of the question for a shop to charge...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
08-02-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,652
Posted By blackeg

Re: Using a Cell Phone's Accelerometer as a "Butt Dyno". Possible?

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I have been using virtual dyno for a few years now. I even did a pull and compared it to my dyno tune and it was within a few percent with the same curve which is pretty good in my opinion....
Forum: K Series
08-01-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,697
Posted By blackeg

Re: new to k world. best boltons combo

my 04 k24a made like 195/175whp with just some basic bolt ons in my rsx.

short ram with a velocity stack and custom heat shield
plm header
2.5" magnaflow high flow 200 cell cat
invidia q300...
Forum: Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
08-01-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By blackeg

Re: 30 sec headlight warmup normal?

i have some aftermarket hid's and they do that. i dont believe the oem lights will work like that. take a look around and see if you have some extra wires and ballasts hiding up front somewhere
Forum: Forced Induction
07-30-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,299
Posted By blackeg

Re: Turbo d16z6 with vitara slugs and stock rods?

vitaras and eagles gives you just a shade under 8:1 static compression everything else being equal. its pretty low. you can add a crap ton of timing in vacuum to help out the "sluggishness" but you...
Forum: Drag Racing
07-27-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,792
Posted By blackeg

Re: First time drag racing

While i cannot deny that slicks are the way to go, radials are not a definite death sentence for ur drive train. I have hundreds of radial passes over the years and never broke a axle. Pre load and...
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